Chapter2 : Basics 11

Keyboard
1Option: Press to enter numbers, punctuation, and symbols that appear above the letters on
the keys (see Enter alternate keyboard characters), or to move the cursor (see Text se l ec ti on
gestures).
2Shift: See Enter uppercase letters and Text selection gestures.
3Space
4Backspace
5Enter: Press to enter a line return (for example, in a memo or in an email message you are
composing) or to accept information you entered in a field. See Enter information in a field.
6Sym: Press to enter symbols and accented characters that don't appear on the keys. See
Enter characters from the symbols table.
Tou c h sc r e e n
1Application name: Displays the name of the currently open application. Drag down over
the app name to open the application menu.
2Launcher: See Open an application in the Launcher.
3Scroll arrow: Swipe up or down to see icons that are on the page but hidden.
4Quick Launch: See Open an application in Quick Launch.
5Connection icons: Show the status of wireless service connections and battery strength
(see Icons in the title bar). Drag down over the icons to open the connection menu.
6Page indicators: Show how many Launcher pages are to the right or the left of the
currently displayed page. Swipe left or right on the screen to see other pages.
7Notification icons: Show missed calls, new voicemail and email messages, and more. Tap
the bottom of the screen to view notification details. See View all your notifications.

TIP Be careful not to scratch, crush, or apply too much pressure on the

touchscreen. Do not store your phone in a place where other items might

damage it. When you pack your phone away, use the pouch to protect it.